austin
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jorts authority. head dude at bsky.app/profile/beermiscuous.bsky.social in Chicago. Free Palestine. he/him
with the current regime underwater in polling by around 30 points and faring worse by the day, NU have decided that now is the time to show them their bellies and play ball.
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
with the current regime underwater in polling by around 30 points and faring worse by the day, NU have decided that now is the time to show them their bellies and play ball.
the university expects lucy to hold the football in place for the next month
The university said it expects funding to be restored within 30 days and establish a committee to ensure compliance with the agreement
Agreement linked here:
www.northwestern.edu/president/do...
Agreement linked here:
www.northwestern.edu/president/do...
www.northwestern.edu
November 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
the university expects lucy to hold the football in place for the next month
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It's notable that this comes, over the widespread opposition of their own faculty, after Trump's support has dropped like a rock and a bunch of the administration's other power grabs are losing momentum even on the legal front.
The gentry running NU are doing this because they want to.
The gentry running NU are doing this because they want to.
Northwestern joins the growing list of US universities which are caving to Trump by agreeing to illegally ban trans people from facilities.
Banning trans people from bathrooms is illegal in Illinois, as affirmed by law and a court ruling.
www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-inform...
Banning trans people from bathrooms is illegal in Illinois, as affirmed by law and a court ruling.
www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-inform...
November 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's notable that this comes, over the widespread opposition of their own faculty, after Trump's support has dropped like a rock and a bunch of the administration's other power grabs are losing momentum even on the legal front.
The gentry running NU are doing this because they want to.
The gentry running NU are doing this because they want to.
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me, smart, a big-shot university president, paying the Danegeld: that should be the last we hear from the Dane
November 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
me, smart, a big-shot university president, paying the Danegeld: that should be the last we hear from the Dane
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This article says about 1500 people are now allowed in at a time, less than half of the 3500 allowed when COVID restrictions were in place, makes zero sense
City officials surprised vendors at Chicago’s most popular holiday market by imposing new crowd restrictions just hours before it opened last Friday.
City officials impose crowd restrictions on Christkindlmarket, creating uncertainty for vendors
chicago.suntimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This article says about 1500 people are now allowed in at a time, less than half of the 3500 allowed when COVID restrictions were in place, makes zero sense
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There might be no better example of the war coming home than a CIA trained teen death squad recruit getting asylum in the US and then shooting a bunch of soldiers who were deployed to DC for no reason other than Kabuki Security Theater
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There might be no better example of the war coming home than a CIA trained teen death squad recruit getting asylum in the US and then shooting a bunch of soldiers who were deployed to DC for no reason other than Kabuki Security Theater
It is absolutely wild to me that anyone in or around Chicago legitimately believes that Christkindlmarkt, a massive tchotchke emporium with overpriced mulled cider and glögg populated by nothing but the most holiday-pilled aunties from Big Ten country, is a security risk, requiring hundreds of cops.
The Christkindlmarkt thing is so funny top to bottom. America so starved for vibrant public spaces and events that this winter craft fair gets Disneyland-level regional demand, and this is seen as a problem to be solved with cops and security
November 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
It is absolutely wild to me that anyone in or around Chicago legitimately believes that Christkindlmarkt, a massive tchotchke emporium with overpriced mulled cider and glögg populated by nothing but the most holiday-pilled aunties from Big Ten country, is a security risk, requiring hundreds of cops.
Happy 25th, Since I Left You.
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Happy 25th, Since I Left You.
Utrecht is one of Europe's hidden gems. A big college town that's friendly to tourists as well.
A mile of Utrecht's Amsterdamsestraatweg w 300 businesses, buses, freight & 20K bikes/day was rebuilt last year. It's so good
2.5m bike lanes on both sides of the road
1.8m sidewalks
1.4 million pavers
116 new trees
5 new plazas
new lights bus shelters & sewer lines
...58 fewer car parking spots
2.5m bike lanes on both sides of the road
1.8m sidewalks
1.4 million pavers
116 new trees
5 new plazas
new lights bus shelters & sewer lines
...58 fewer car parking spots
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Utrecht is one of Europe's hidden gems. A big college town that's friendly to tourists as well.
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Remember, Thanksgiving isn’t easy for everybody. Some people got sewn into Charlie Brown’s pants at the big parade and, to this day, can’t stand bald boys because when they see them, they think they’re back in the pants.
November 28, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Remember, Thanksgiving isn’t easy for everybody. Some people got sewn into Charlie Brown’s pants at the big parade and, to this day, can’t stand bald boys because when they see them, they think they’re back in the pants.
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One of the big issues of our time is seeing 'young people cant afford homes' and 'homeowners cant afford to be taxed more' as two separate problems, rather than the inevitable consequence of an economy built around inflated house prices to placate landlords
Some sympathy for this potentially made up woman but I wonder how the poster feels about the numerous people who would love to be able to call a house their own and form relationships with their neighbours but can't because of the housing market. Does their emotional plea count for anything?
Mumsnet is already on the case.
November 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
One of the big issues of our time is seeing 'young people cant afford homes' and 'homeowners cant afford to be taxed more' as two separate problems, rather than the inevitable consequence of an economy built around inflated house prices to placate landlords
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what idiot called him chris gaines instead of darth brooks
September 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
what idiot called him chris gaines instead of darth brooks
*middle schooler mocking his sibling voice* ith thith platform thtill mathively againtht ai or hath it moved more towardth aktheptanthe?
Is this platform still massively against AI or has it moved more towards acceptance?
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
*middle schooler mocking his sibling voice* ith thith platform thtill mathively againtht ai or hath it moved more towardth aktheptanthe?
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Report: It Pretty Incredible That Americans Entrusted With Driving Cars https://theonion.com/report-it-pretty-incredible-that-americans-entrusted-w-1819574734/
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Report: It Pretty Incredible That Americans Entrusted With Driving Cars https://theonion.com/report-it-pretty-incredible-that-americans-entrusted-w-1819574734/
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Our beer advent calendars are personalized! Get 24 bespoke selections at 10% off! Email orders at beermiscuous dot com for inquiries! Tell us what you like, what you don't like, and what you'd like for us to put in your custom case, and you can pick up in as little as an hour!
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Our beer advent calendars are personalized! Get 24 bespoke selections at 10% off! Email orders at beermiscuous dot com for inquiries! Tell us what you like, what you don't like, and what you'd like for us to put in your custom case, and you can pick up in as little as an hour!
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(richard nixon voice) crown MY ass??
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
(richard nixon voice) crown MY ass??
every doom and stoner metal band has at least considered covering “the chain” and they’re right to do it.
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
every doom and stoner metal band has at least considered covering “the chain” and they’re right to do it.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK:
First things first, we'll be closed for Thanksgiving day, normal hours for everything else.
TASTING TUESDAY IS WITH Homewood Brewing! tonight, 5:30-8p!
SATURDAY! 6:30 PM! Watch Northwestern go for win number 7 in the Land of Lincoln Trophy game against Illinois! Go 'Cats!
First things first, we'll be closed for Thanksgiving day, normal hours for everything else.
TASTING TUESDAY IS WITH Homewood Brewing! tonight, 5:30-8p!
SATURDAY! 6:30 PM! Watch Northwestern go for win number 7 in the Land of Lincoln Trophy game against Illinois! Go 'Cats!
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
EVENTS THIS WEEK:
First things first, we'll be closed for Thanksgiving day, normal hours for everything else.
TASTING TUESDAY IS WITH Homewood Brewing! tonight, 5:30-8p!
SATURDAY! 6:30 PM! Watch Northwestern go for win number 7 in the Land of Lincoln Trophy game against Illinois! Go 'Cats!
First things first, we'll be closed for Thanksgiving day, normal hours for everything else.
TASTING TUESDAY IS WITH Homewood Brewing! tonight, 5:30-8p!
SATURDAY! 6:30 PM! Watch Northwestern go for win number 7 in the Land of Lincoln Trophy game against Illinois! Go 'Cats!
are they saying they're a niche website?
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
are they saying they're a niche website?
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so if i understand this correctly, gaines has made her career by publicly calling trans athletes predators and threats to women while completely failing to ever mention even once that her mentor/college swimming coach was sexually assaulting and harassing women on the team while she was there?
Riley Gaines climbed the MAGA ladder by vilifying trans women in sports. Now, teammates are speaking out about the real problems on her team: abusive coaching, sexual harassment, eating disorders. ow.ly/o3wq50XuCzp
How right-wing superstar Riley Gaines built an anti-trans empire
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest.
ow.ly
November 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
so if i understand this correctly, gaines has made her career by publicly calling trans athletes predators and threats to women while completely failing to ever mention even once that her mentor/college swimming coach was sexually assaulting and harassing women on the team while she was there?
if someone knows a way to fix 2FA on a multiuser account they would win a nobel peace prize
November 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
if someone knows a way to fix 2FA on a multiuser account they would win a nobel peace prize
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jesus was granted bond in a hearing this morning. we already have folks driving down to brazil, il to pay it and get him home. i cannot thank everybody enough for their generosity. midwest immigration bond fund could use donations to free hundreds of others secure.givelively.org/donate/midwe...
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
jesus was granted bond in a hearing this morning. we already have folks driving down to brazil, il to pay it and get him home. i cannot thank everybody enough for their generosity. midwest immigration bond fund could use donations to free hundreds of others secure.givelively.org/donate/midwe...
Young people are absolutely showing up to protests. And this is in spite of the fact that they were taught a couple years ago by an entire generation of boomer administrators that if you protest for Palestinians even once you risk your job, your college education, and your reputation.
My @nytimes.com op-ed: The Boomers Are Protesting Trump. Where Is Gen Z? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o... (gift link)
The key point: "The absence of young people from conventional protests is both a problem and a warning."
The key point: "The absence of young people from conventional protests is both a problem and a warning."
Opinion | The Boomers Are Protesting Trump. Where Is Gen Z?
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Young people are absolutely showing up to protests. And this is in spite of the fact that they were taught a couple years ago by an entire generation of boomer administrators that if you protest for Palestinians even once you risk your job, your college education, and your reputation.